"For a town that’s supposedly afraid of gluten, there are a lot of places making excellent bread in LA. And Lodge Bread is one of the best - this perpetually-crowded Culver City spot puts a great twist on all kinds of bakery staples. Plus, they have pan pizza, though only in limited quantities, so make sure you get here before the lunch rush. The cured fish is also very good, just be aware that your parents will inevitably compare it to the cured fish they tried that time they visited your cousin in New York. They’re different things, dad." - Brett Keating